1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1912 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Republican nominee John M. Haines defeated Democratic incumbent James H. Hawley with 33.24% of the vote.

1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 5, 1912 1914 →
 
Nominee John M. Haines James H. Hawley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,074 33,992
Percentage 33.24% 32.22%

 
Nominee G. H. Martin L. A. Coblentz
Party Progressive Socialist
Popular vote 24,325 11,094
Percentage 23.05% 10.51%

Results by county
Haines:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Hawley:      30–40%      40–50%
Martin:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election

James H. Hawley
Democratic

Elected Governor

John M. Haines
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John M. Haines, Republican
  • James H. Hawley, Democratic

Other candidates

  • G. H. Martin, Progressive
  • L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

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1912 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John M. Haines 35,074 33.24%
Democratic James H. Hawley (incumbent) 33,992 32.22%
Progressive G. H. Martin 24,325 23.05%
Socialist L. A. Coblentz 11,094 10.51%
Majority 1,082
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 20, 2020.